Agriculture in the EU
There are about 12 million full-time farmers in the 27 EU countries. The main aim of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is to promote quality and safety and a farm sector in tune with the environment and animal welfare.
The EU favours sustainable, productive, and competitive agriculture, even in regions where conditions are difficult.
This means farmers should be able to live well and be competitive, to respond to and citizens' concerns regarding food availability and price, quality and safety, environmental protection and the safeguarding of animal welfare.
Rural communities and regions should be preserved as a valuable part of Europe's heritage and landscape and Europeans should continue to enjoy not only safe and affordable food but also Europe's beautiful countryside.
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General Information
Key Policies
Quality Policy and Environment Protection
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